WINTER BONUS MAGAZINE 2025

infrastructure. Customers like Resthill benefit from robust support and expert installation that simplifies the transition to clean energy. Financing your energy future: the Jaltech PPA One of the biggest barriers to solar adoption is capital. That’s why Ordiphase partners with Jaltech, an alternative investment fund manager specialising in solar finance. Through Jaltech’s Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), your business can access a fully funded energy system. No deposit, no collateral, and no impact on your balance sheet. Jaltech owns the equipment, and you pay a fixed monthly fee that includes finance, insurance, and maintenance (performed by Ordiphase). For projects like Resthill’s, in the R1 million range (excl. VAT), the typical term is 8 years, whereafter ownership is transferred to the client. The financial benefits are substantial: Resthill’s PPA is projected to save them 39% compared to Eskom and diesel reliance. Over a decade, that translates into over R1,5 million in savings. Why this matters for agricultural businesses The Resthill story isn’t just for healthcare. It’s a blueprint for farms, packhouses, irrigation systems, and agro-processing facilities that need stable, cost-effective power. Key advantages for farmers and related businesses: • 100% project funding: Unlike traditional lenders who may only fund 70% of the cost, Jaltech funds the full amount. • Off-balance sheet: The PPA doesn’t affect your borrowing capacity or require asset- backed security. • Comprehensive coverage: Monthly fees cover all essential services such as maintenance and insurance, and you just use the solar power generated as normal. • Tax-deductible: Monthly payments can be deducted as operational expenses. • Quick turnaround: With proper documentation, solar projects can be approved in 4–6 weeks and implemented in under three months. • Longer terms: Get repayment periods of up to 15 years for solar projects above R5 million (Resthill’s term is eight years). Your path to energy security: a simple process 1. Identify the pain: high Eskom bills, unreliable power, and expensive generator costs. 2. Call Ordiphase for a site assessment and system design. 3. Ordiphase prepares a tailored GreenTower ESS proposal. 4. Jaltech reviews the project and issues an indicative offer. 5. After due diligence and approval, installation begins. 6. The solution goes live with affordable monthly payments replacing your diesel and Eskom anxiety. What Resthill had to say “The GreenTower system worked flawlessly, drastically reducing our generator reliance. The savings were real from day one. The support received every step of the way and management of our system remotely is very reassuring. We truly appreciate their professionalism and attention to detail.” A future-proof investment Energy security is no longer a luxury for South African farmers, it’s a necessity. With electricity costs rising and the grid becoming less reliable, investing in solar and battery solutions is one of the smartest moves a rural business can make. Thanks to GreenTower ESS with equipment warranties of between 10 and 15 years and Jaltech’s financing model, you can do it without spending a cent upfront. Let the sun work for you. Speak to Ordiphase today and take control of your energy future. Winter 2025 BONUS www.agribonus.co.za 60